Javier Perez-Palacios
Los Angeles
Summary
Motivated Paraprofessional with experience in clerical duties and a commitment to education. Supported diverse workplace needs by fostering a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment. Pursued continuous learning to enhance contributions to educational settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Special Education Trainee
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
02.2026 - Current
- Facilitated the development of Individual Education Plans for special needs students.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students with special needs during lessons.
- Developed behavior management plans based on positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with school psychologists and other professionals to develop intervention strategies for students with complex needs.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
Teacher's Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
11.2023 - 02.2026
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson materials and classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage student engagement.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Assisted all elementary grade-level classrooms (TK-5th)
Library Intern
Los Angeles Public Library
Los Angeles
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with staff to process new arrivals and catalog materials accurately.
- Conducted inventory checks on all library materials.
- Organized and shelved materials to ensure the accuracy of library records.
Library Page (Summer)
LA County Library
Montebello
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted engaging summer reading programs and lunch programs for children and teens.
- Guided patrons in locating books and resources, improving user experience and resource accessibility.
- Facilitated circulation of library materials by sorting, labeling, scanning, and barcoding books for efficient access.
- Organized storage of books, arranged reading areas, and created seasonal displays to enhance library environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2027
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
City of Angels School
Los Angeles, CA06-2021
Skills
- Data Entry
- Instructional support
- Classroom Management
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Effective communication
- Community collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Special Education Trainee
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
02.2026 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
11.2023 - 02.2026
Library Intern
Los Angeles Public Library
10.2023 - 10.2023
Library Page (Summer)
LA County Library
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
East Los Angeles College
High School Diploma -
City of Angels School